Letters to John Murray, publishers, of William Knight., 1887-1890.
Scope and Contents
Letters, 1887-1890, of William Knight to John Murray III and John Murray IV, with related letters and papers. They concern his work “Principal Shairp and his friends” published by the Murrays, and his proposals for, and the beginning of, work on the University extension manuals series, of which he was editor and a contributor. The letters are arranged in chronological order.
1887: folios 1-6;
1888: folios 7-45; (1)
1889: folios 46-57;
1890: folios 58-128. (2)
1. Includes letter, 11 September 1888, of John Shairp to ?John Murray III: folios 24-25.
2. Includes letter, 24 June 1890, of William Cunningham to William Knight: folios 104-105.
Dates
- Creation: 1887-1890.
Creator
- Murray, John (publisher (III)) (1808-1892) (Recipient, Person)
- Knight, William Angus, Professor of Moral Philosophy, University of St Andrews, 1836-1916 (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John, Sir, Knight (publisher (IV)) (1851-1928) (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (i + 128 folios.)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
1660
Repository Details
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